genealogy and family ties

Battle of Agincourt Oct 25 1415

Since school days I have found the Battle of Agincourt curiously appealing and quite interesting–even more so since my discovery that Thomas de Strickland was in the melee on King Henry V’s side, and that he carried the Banner of St. George, a signal honor. Among Thomas’ men-at-arms were the famous “Kendal Bowmen” and not long after the victory at Agincourt, Thomas was knighted, dropped the ‘de’, and was henceforth known as Sir Thomas Strickland of Sizergh Castle (which you see pictured before you, above).

Today many of our notions about the events in 1415 at Agincourt, France come from Shakespeare’s play Henry V although as noted, the day’s efforts were well-documented in their time and closely researched ever since.

So because tomorrow, October 25, 2016, is the battle’s 601st anniversary, here’s a brief HistoryPod video (audio) with a few details concerning the famous and highly significant battle:

“There are two lasting bequests we can give our children: One is roots, the other is wings.” Teaching children values and giving them the opportunity to excel are essential to good parenting. However, I feel I must also provide my children (and myself) insight into the ones who came before us: our ancestors whose lives and stories have shaped us into who we are. This is my journey; these are their stories…